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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End

18 April 2023

Sustainable Coastlines

Dan Downing

Overview

A

8

8.4

3.3

100m x 19m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

167

Products

317

4516

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 203 288
Resin pellets A N/A
Plastic bags 11 39
Bottle caps & lids 12 22
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 98 32
Food wrappers 42 86
Straws 1 1
Hangers & retail packaging 1 1
Cigarette lighters 1 19
Fishing line 1 1
Bottle neck rings 6 1
Fishing gear 1 3
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 5 75
Cigarettes, butts & filters 7 1
Food containers 13 6
Lollipop sticks 4 1
Glass & Ceramic 70 4138
Glass or ceramic fragments 66 323
Construction material 4 3815
Wood 14 24
Processed timber & pallet crates 14 24
Foamed Plastic 9 2
Polystyrene cups or food packs 7 1
Ear plugs 2 1
Rubber 6 31
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 4 18
Rubber bands 1 1
Other Rubber (specify) 1 12
Paper & Cardboard 6 1
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 6 1
Metal 3 25
Aluminium drink cans 1 22
Foil wrappers 1 1
Metal Bottle caps, lids & pull tabs 1 2
Fabric & Textiles 3 6
Rope, line or string (natural) 3 6
Other 3 1
Cotton buds 3 1

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Previous survey in this area

Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End Sustainable Coastlines
04 Mar, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
275
83%

Next survey in this area

Point England Beach Reserve - Northern End ANZ
29 Jun, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
254
77%